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Oslinah B. Tagutanazvo, Department of Midwifery Science, University of Eswatini, Kingdom of Eswatini Anna G.W. Nolte, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Annie Temane, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

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Abstract

Background: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programmes have been reported to reduce the rate of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection by 30% – 40% during pregnancy and childbirth. The PMTCT transmission is achieved by offering HIV prophylaxis or initiating antiretrovirals to pregnant women who test HIV positive. Being aware of the experiences of these women will assist in planning and implementing the relevant care and support. The study was conducted in three phases.

Aim: This article will address phase 1 which is to explore and describe the experiences of pregnant women living with HIV.

Setting: The study setting was a PMTCT site in a Provincial Hospital, in Zimbabwe.